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  • Wrexham construction contract signed

    Construction work on a new prison in North Wales is set to be stepped up after the contract to build it was officially signed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Extension of Freedom of Information Act to Network Rail

    Passengers and the public can request information directly from the authority which runs Britain’s rail infrastructure for the very first time from Tuesday 24 March.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New powers for families of missing people

    A new law will help families deal with the fall out of a loved one going missing – in plans announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New sentencing measures to take effect next month

    A series of tougher sentencing measures, new criminal offences and a more balanced judicial review system will come into force when the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 takes effect on 13 April.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New social impact bonds to support public services

    New social impact bonds help disadvantaged young people, children in care and those with long term health conditions and mental illness.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Judicial Pension Board members appointment

    Susan Andrews and Ellen Kelleher have been appointed as independent board members of the Judicial Pension Board.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment extended: Nick Hardwick, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons

    Nick Hardwick’s appointment as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons has been extended.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public appointment for the Prison Service Pay Review Body

    Nicholas Caton appointed as a member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to the Victims' Commissioner's Review of Complaints and Resolution for Victims of Crime

    This is the government's response to the Victims' Commissioner's Review of Complaints and Resolution for Victims of Crime.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to Sir Brian Leveson's Review of Efficiency in Criminal Proceedings

    The government has today published it's response to Sir Brian Leveson's Review of Efficiency in Criminal Proceedings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cafcass board members reappointed

    John Lakin and Mary MacLeod have been reappointed as board members of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Merseyside merger to improve coroner services

    Families of bereaved people across Liverpool and Wirral will receive better coroner services in the future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unlimited fines for serious offences

    A new law has come into force today (12 March 2015) which removes the £5,000 cap that used to limit the maximum fines magistrates could impose.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appointment of Dr Helen Phillips to the Legal Services Board

    The Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice today announced the appointment of Dr Helen Phillips to the Legal Services Board (LSB).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministerial support for rape and sexual violence victims

    Victims’ Minister Mike Penning saw first hand today how government money has been used to help those who need it most with vital help and support for victims of rape and sexual violence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM unveils tough new measures to tackle child sexual exploitation

    The Prime Minister has announced new measures to tackle child sexual exploitation at a landmark Downing Street summit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Simon Hughes speech to ICO’s 2015 Data Protection Practitioner Conference

    Speech given at Manchester Central Convention Centre to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Data Protection Practitioner Conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New rules to crackdown on violent prisoners come into force

    A significant step forward in the fight against violence in prisons has been taken, with the publication of a joint national protocol.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Digital 'Make A Plea' system means people can choose where and when they plead

    A new digital service will allow people charged with minor motoring offences to make a plea online at a time and place of their choosing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public appointments for the Judicial Appointments Commission

    The Lord Chancellor announces reappointments to the Judicial Appointments Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government